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Top 10 Books I Read In 2024

December 30, 2024January 17, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, So this is it! The end of 2024 - which seems to have passed very quickly but in that time I have read 52 books, exactly what I set out to do as per my Goodreads Challenge. Time has not allowed me to read any more than that, but it certainly has been … Continue reading Top 10 Books I Read In 2024

The Best Settings I Read In 2024

December 28, 2024January 15, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, One of the absolute gems of reading is that it can transport you to absolutely anywhere in the world - or to a different world entirely, courtesy of its setting. As well as being something fun, exciting, and potentially new, it allows you to really immerse yourself in a different culture or experience … Continue reading The Best Settings I Read In 2024

Top Five Memorable Endings I Read In 2024

December 23, 2024January 15, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, The ending of a book is such a key moment. It is the last thing we read, so in those final few sentences or the way in which the plot is resolved, there is a lot at stake and it goes a long way to forming our overall thoughts. A bad ending, and … Continue reading Top Five Memorable Endings I Read In 2024

Top Five Most Dramatic Twists I Read In 2024

December 20, 2024January 15, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, The best twists are the ones you never see coming, but work absolutely perfectly for the plot and are not far-fetched. Some are dramatic in the way they are revealed, either completely flooring you with shock or putting a whole different complexion on the story. Looking back at my 2024 reads, there are … Continue reading Top Five Most Dramatic Twists I Read In 2024

My A-Z Of Books – XYZ

December 18, 2024January 15, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, This is it, I am finally reaching the end of this project that has taken almost two years to complete! When I reached five years of book blogging I decided to have a lengthy A-Z look back at all the books I have read during that period between the start of 2018 and … Continue reading My A-Z Of Books – XYZ

Top Five Character-Driven Books I Read In 2024

December 16, 2024January 15, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, My look back on what I have read in 2024 continues here with the five most character-driven books. I find this a really fun and unique category, as it makes me reflect on certain books in a slightly different way than what I did at the time. There are few things better than … Continue reading Top Five Character-Driven Books I Read In 2024

Top Five Beautiful Covers I Held In 2024

December 13, 2024January 14, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, Is there anyone out there who does not love a beautiful cover? No, I did not think so. But it is also important to remember, a great cover does not always make a great book. The lucky thing is, just about all of the books I read in 2024 which in my opinion … Continue reading Top Five Beautiful Covers I Held In 2024

End Of Year Book Tag 2024

December 9, 2024January 11, 2026 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, It may be hard to believe, but the end of 2024 is in sight and so that means it is time to begin my annual wrap-up posts, starting with the End of Year Book Tag. Here we have some fun prompts and a little look ahead at my TBR for the remaining days … Continue reading End Of Year Book Tag 2024

Top 10 Books I Read In 2023

December 30, 2023December 7, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, We find ourselves at the end of another year which seems to have passed in the blink of an eye. I truly do not know where the time has gone, but it has all happened and here I am, with the best books I have read during those elusive 12 months. I have … Continue reading Top 10 Books I Read In 2023

The Best Settings I Read In 2023

December 29, 2023December 7, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, One of the absolute gems of reading is that it can transport you to absolutely anywhere in the world – or to a different world entirely, courtesy of its setting. As well as being something fun, exciting, and potentially new, it allows you to really immerse yourself in a different culture or experience … Continue reading The Best Settings I Read In 2023

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